In England, Suicides Spike on New Year’s Day
A time to celebrate — and keep an eye on vulnerable acquaintances. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Milind Alvares/Flickr) New Year’s…
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Heart Attack Deaths Spike During the Holidays
But only a little bit. Happy New Year! By Nathan Collins (Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images) With all the…
You’re Eating Healthy Over the Holidays? Yeah, Right
Research suggests most people aren’t fully truthful when discussing their holiday health habits. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Dagny…
To Make Climate Science More Compelling, Try Telling a Story
Narrative writing is more common in widely read journals, a new study finds. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Fox…
Where People Don’t Believe in Global Warming
Americans seem to conflate local temperatures with global trends, researchers find. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Khuroshvili Ilya/Flickr) The…
African Americans Are Three Times More Likely to Be Killed by Police
One more dive into the statistics on race and police killings. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Yana Paskova/Getty Images)…
Researchers Are Getting Closer to Making Prosthetic Limbs Feel Real
Researchers show that applying an electrical current to the sensory cortex can help people feel a sense of…
We’ve Been Cooking Vegetables in Pots for a Really Long Time
Mmmm, sautéed Saharan grass. By Nathan Collins (Photo: benketaro/Flickr) The invention of sautéed vegetables was quite a milestone…
Nearly 2,000 People Died While Being Arrested in 2015
A report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics offers new evidence to those who claim the federal government…
How to Convince the Rich to Donate Money
New research suggests charitable appeals work best when they fit with the donor’s self-concept. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…